PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL — Transportation 2040 is being updated to address current issues and meet statutory requirements. The update includes new forecasts, new analysis tools, and a revised financial strategy. The update includes a framework to prioritize investments and takes a closer look at the region’s preservation and maintenance needs (called State of Good Repair). …
Category: Pierce County
The shoreline proposal, from Debra Hyde
By Marianne Lincoln Wednesday afternoon I had an interview with Debby Hyde from Planning and Land Services regarding the proposal for Pierce County shorelines. There is a proposed plan working its way through the process. There will be public hearings on it in March and the county is likely to have it before the council…
Two more sessions of “Writing Your Will” added
Pierce County — Due to overwhelming response, additional sessions of the “Writing Your Will: Tips Everyone Needs to Know” workshop have been added. Registration for the original workshop on Saturday, Jan. 25 is now closed. The Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center and MultiCare Celebrate Seniority will host two more workshop sessions in March….
Councils appoint Jesse Young and Graham Hunt to state House seats
PIERCE COUNTY — Meeting in two joint sessions in one day, the Pierce County Council teamed up with officials from neighboring counties to appoint Jesse Young and Graham Hunt to vacant positions in the Washington State House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 17. “Filling legislative vacancies is an important responsibility for county leaders,” said Pierce…
Learn how to maximize Social Security benefits
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be…
75 feet from shoreline – what do you have?
SPANAWAY, WA — Thursday Jan. 9, two meetings were held at the Spanaway Round Table Pizza. These meeting were to raise awareness among people living near Pierce County bodies of water that their shoreline are about to have 75 foot buffers created. What do you have in Pierce County within 75 feet of a creek, river,…
Native Plant Sale Pre-Orders Due January 17!
Pierce Conservation District’s 23rd Annual Native Bare Root Plant Sale Taking Pre-Orders Until January 17 for Early Spring Pick-Up February 28 and March 1. The perfect time to plant bare root plants. The Pierce Conservation District is featuring 30+ species of plants native to western Washington as well as plastic tree tubes and spray on…
Auditor’s Office to open early for Seahawks, Sounder FC plates
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will open at 7 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2014 to kick off the team license plate sales featuring Seahawks and Sounder FC themes. The license plates will carry an iconic symbol for each team – the 12th Man flag for the Seahawks, a team scarf for Sounders FC….
Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the February 11, 2014 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: • Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1, Proposition No. 1 • Puyallup School District No. 3, Proposition No. 1 • University Place School…
Work postponed on Brookdale Road sewer main
PIERCE COUNTY — A project to replace a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland has been postponed until mid-2014. Crews had planned to shift work to the eastern end of the project in December, but unfavorable conditions and associated costs have made postponement the best alternative. Pavement affected by initial work at the intersection…
Tips to treecycle your Christmas tree
PIERCE COUNTY — As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to treecycle your Christmas tree. Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of as garbage. Residents may also recycle their tree free of charge…
Volunteers sought for Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is seeking volunteers to serve on the Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, which helps with planning to improve services and better meet the community’s needs. The board assists the Department of Community Connections with reviewing and evaluating programs for Pierce County residents who experience developmental disabilities. The board also helps staff…
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